Trevor Denny, DDS MA

Outrageously Overpriced! Customer Beware: I was charged $ 300 for x-​rays. They claim I needed and agreed to a full set but never did. But even if I did, what Dentist in the tri-​county area charges these kinds of prices? Hundreds of Dentists in Santa Barbara are competing for business with the majority of them offering free x-​rays plus consultation and/​or some kind of new patient deal! Shame on ME for assuming they’d be more affordable and not asking! The front office staff was very unkind when I complained. I’m a young girl with no dental insurance (cash-​paying customer), and when I asked Miriam (his office manager) if the Dentist would be willing to work with me because I still needed $ 900 worth of dental work, she replied «I’ll get back to you.» Her response was dismissive and cold– with no intention of ever getting back to me.
NOTE TO DR DENNY: Do you not care about new clients and possibly working with them on prices? Especially after charging $ 300 just on an initial exam? And if you didn’t know about me, why would you give Miriam the power to pick & choose patients without your consent? Customer service should be your number one priority – you lost a nice young couple’s business and I can only say that it was very obvious that my business wasn’t important to you or your staff. I’m a new schoolteacher here in town and I’ll make sure none of my other co-​workers, students or parents send their business your way. Shame! Shame!

Dr. Denny and his staff are professional, welcoming and knowledgeable. Truly the best dental experience I’ve had. Dr. Denny took the time to answer all my questions about existing recession on my gums and was very thorough in explaining how to maintain the best dental care. Highly recommend his practice and will definitely be going back.

Just moved to Santa Barbara from LA. Found this dentistry on Unilocal.With skepticism of Unilocal reviews, I still made an appointment anyway. I had my teeth checked and cleaned. Cherie was the doctor who cleaned my teeth. She’s just amazing! She’s very delicate and skillful and I felt comfortable during the whole process. I will recommend everyone I know to have their teeth checked there.

I’ve been a patient of Dr Denny since he started at this location. In fact my entire family are patients. The staff, the location, and Dr Denny are all fantastic. Not many people like going to the dentist and this office goes out of their way to make it a wonderful experience. Ocean views, great facility, and fantastic service. You won’t be disappointed!

Dr. Denny and the entire staff know how to put patients at ease and always put forth great care and personal attention to their work! I’ve been going there for years and will continue to do so as long as I can! I wouldn’t hesistate to fully recommend Dr. Denny to those closest to me, and to entrust him and the staff with their dental health and comfort.

I found Dr. Denny because I needed a second opinion from an estimate to fill a cavity that I got from the dentist I was going to that came to $ 1700. It seemed so high and I couldn’t really tell why I was getting a filling as he said he saw «a shadow» under an existing filling. I went to Dr. Denny and he looked at the same x-​rays (and took his own to be sure), he said he didn’t see any cavity and he did not recommend this treatment. It’s been about 3 years and still nothing wrong with that tooth!
We then switched my husband over to Dr. Denny and staff as well, and had him evaluate my husband’s fillings that the other dentist thought should be replaced (for over $ 3000) and Dr. Denny said there wasn’t any problem with them and he would monitor them, as the old fillings cracked we could replace them slowly as they were all still functioning fine.
In short, Dr. Denny saved us from huge dental bills, and my husband and I have been very happy with their practice. The cleanings are always thorough, gentle, and filled with tips on how to keep my teeth healthy and what parts of my mouth look like they could use more work. The staff is always very pleasant and helpful. I would recommend Dr. Denny and his office to anyone!

Dr Denny & his staff are the best! I have been going to them for years now and they have always been very accommodating, very professional and always friendly. I have told many friends about them. Dr Denny is meticulous when looking over my teeth and will tell me if something can wait or needs to be treated right away. Cheri is exceptional!

I was one of those people who never went to the dentist, and unfortunately had 8 cavities when I finally did! I had a few of them filled elsewhere, and the rest filled with Dr. Denny, It was much cheaper, and he got the job done in one sitting, no need to go back for adjustments.
I’ve been going twice a year since. The staff is knowledgeable, and hygienist thorough and friendly.

Cherie is the gentlest hygienist I’ve had! Dr. Denny is also a really good dentist. They are all super nice and personable. Pretty much had the same good experience as the other reviews.

Mixed feelings. I went once for cleaning and exam and found dentist and back office staff great. Front desk was edgy with me for no reason, but I was pleased with chair care.
Months later, I called to check next available appointment and said I would call back to schedule. Turns out front desk made me the appt anyway. I couldn’t make that time, which is why I didn’t schedule it. Not a big deal because I got text alerts and I phoned to cancel/​rescheduled. Receptionist sounded angry and pissed off at me, although I was the one correcting her mistake.
Then, I get more alerts for the same appointment, which I never made and already phoned and cancelled.
Dr Denny’s Email address doesn’t work nor does their website contact form. So I phone AGAiN to confirm that I do not have an appointment on a day I can not make.
Oops, turns out she had booked two appointments and she only cancelled one. She was not polite. As the front desk is so problematic, I decided to cancel further appointments.
It’s a shame Dr Denny’s business is being crippled by unprofessional front desk person, most of the reviews are fake.

I really can’t say enough good things about Dr. Denny and everyone else here. Cherie is a treasure. She’s extremely gentle, friendly, and remembers you despite visits being months apart. I, like everyone else in the world, hate going in for cleanings, and I feel none of that hesitation here. Cherie does just such a great job; she’s fast and the process is painless.
Dr. Denny is awesome. Such a friendly personality and yet professional and great at his job. My first time in, I had some crowns done at a different office and they had left such a gap that it was driving me nuts. It was such a badly done job. Dr. Denny fixed it right up!
A good dentist and office like this are a true find. My wife and I are both so lucky to have found Dr. Denny!

The staff was extremely nice and very helpful. Dr. Denny was no exception. He was always interested in his patients and did awesome work. I would recommend his highly accommodating and competent practice to anyone.

Up until recently, I certainly fell into the category of people who usually hate going to the dentist; I have anxiety leading up to the appointment, I’m tense the whole time, and I generally do not look forward to my appointments. I know the importance of dental hygiene and as my mom always says «You better take care of your teeth, you only get one set!» But even with all that I still would rather avoid the cleanings and drilling!
Well, Dr. Denny and his amazing staff have made me a believer! They are personable, warm, friendly and caring. Miriam (front desk) and Cherie are always smiling and make me feel like an old friend coming over to catch up! I also appreciate that I receive text messages and email reminders for upcoming appointments, which makes it easy to manage and fits right into the digital lifestyle we’re all so quickly adopting.
I highly recommend Dr. Denny and his practice to anyone, but especially to those of you who fear the dentist’s chair!

I love Dr. Denny’s office! My family has been going there since it opened, and we have been very pleased.
Dr. Denny is very knowledgable, and a great guy. He is always friendly and happy to answer any question you may have. The whole staff makes it a great office. We have been seeing Cherie, a hygienist, for years and she always makes it enjoyable to be at the dentist. We couldn’t imagine going anywhere else!
The office is also in a great location on the mesa with ocean views, has ample parking and is a very pretty office decorated with photos from many of Dr. Denny’s travels. The office is also very tech-​savvy and offers text message and email appointment reminders if desired.
I highly recommend Dr. Denny’s office for adults, kids and families!

Dr. Denny’s and his staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. From my first visit a few months ago I felt like I was a patient there for years. It is difficult to make a dentists office feel comfortable but they manage to do it and very well I might add! His hygienist is one of the best I have been to see. Normally cleanings can be a bit uncomfortable and sometimes they can be rough but the hygienist here was amazing. She was gentle and informative always keeping me updated on what she was doing.
Not only is Dr. Denny professional but he is also fair in his recommendations regarding which fillings should be filled. I came to see Dr. Denny recently after a bad experience with another dentist in the area who basically put me through the ringer. He told me I needed thousands of dollars of dental work right away and that every filing I have ever had was now a problem and needed to be replaced. He also failed to diagnose the need for a root canal and kept telling me to wait it out because I was healthy and that the nerve would repair itself. Three months of painful waiting I finally went to a new dentist who was Dr. Denny.
One visit with Dr. Denny and he told me the tooth in question was a problem and he immediately referred me to a specialist who agreed and performed the root canal. As for the thousands of dollars of work the other dentist told me I needed, Dr. Denny informed me that yes my fillings were getting old but are not yet a problem. He compared them to a car with dings. The car still works but the dings could eventually rust and if that happens they will be a problem. He also told me which teeth were worse for wear and sent me home with a treatment plan regarding which teeth will need to be monitored and fixed ect.
Overall having Dr. Denny as a dentist along with his staff has been quite a pleasant experience. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a new dentist. He and his staff are great. I am sad to say I am moving and hope to find a dentist where I am relocating as good as Dr. Denny.

Dr. Denny and his staff are absolutely WONDERFUL. Forget about dreading going to the dentist, you are in good hands if you end up in this office. I feel like so many dentists out there are always trying to scrounge every dime they can out of you, pressuring you into extra cleanings, teeth whitening, unneeded dental work, not Dr. Denny. I have never felt pressure about anything. The office is wonderful, right up on the mesa with windows opened up to the ocean. I love that the televisions over the patient chairs play «Planet Earth»!
My husband and I are currently in the process of moving out of state and when we were in for our last cleanings, we told the staff. A week later, Dr Denny had personally sent us a note after doing some research about dentists in the area to where we are moving, their background and schooling and which one he suggests would be best. I was completely shocked and so grateful for this wonderful personal note. I will miss these amazing people!

I’ve been going to this dental office for a long time, since Mary J Wagner was the resident dentist, she was so gentle, I wasn’t afraid to go to the dentist anymore. Then she went on maternity leave and her brother, Trevor Denny took over and he’s been great.
Not only is Trevor a good dentist and does good work, but the staff is also stellar. Cheri the hygienist is wonderful, she’s gentle and does a great job. Miriam who is a dental assistant also holds down the reception and appointments is on the ball. They have great methods to remind you that your appointment is coming up via email and my insurance has been accepted here from each job that’s provided dental insurance.
I’ve had a handful of crowns, fillings and many cleanings here and it’s the only place I’ve gone to since I found them. I used to go to a couple dentists that I loathed going to but now I’m really happy with my dentist and look forward to going even when I need major work. I’ve moved to Ventura, but I always return to Trevor Denny’s dental office because I trust their work.
They are located in the almost just across the street from the fire station on Meigs (Carrillo) and Cliff Dr.

Conveniently located on the mesa, Dr. Denny is an easygoing yet detail-​oriented dentist. He does his best to help his patients understand what is going on with their teeth and oral health when I had seen him for an appointment.
His staff is amazing as well. Cherie, the dental hygienist, is gentle with the gums and explains to patients the importance of preventative care. Miriam and Sabrina are wonderful dental assistants and manage the front office efficiently where patients are seen in a timely and consistent manner.
I recommend any fellow Santa Barbara friends to Dr. Denny because he is friendly, knowledgeable and uses up-​to-​date technology :) My sonicare toothbrush is one of the best investments to prevent myself from brushing too rough on my teeth and gums lol

I generally don’t write reviews for personal things that have to do with my health, but I am so comfortable with and appreciative with this dentist, that it would be selfish to keep the secret of this place to myself.
That is to say, if you are looking for a dentist in Santa Barbara, I’m not aware of any that are as caring and friendly as Dr. Denny’s office. I moved to Santa Barbara in 2006, and now, even though I live in the Bay Area of San Francisco, I make it a point to visit Santa Barbara and visit my dentist as my appointments come up.
Also, the recommendations I get from my hygienist aren’t high pressure sales techniques but genuine solutions to common problems like — using a SoniCare toothbrush. When I leave, I always get a little travel pack with small travel-​size tooth brush, toothpaste, floss, and gum.
I’ll continue making the trip down here as long as I love in California.

We moved to Santa Barbara two years ago. After one-​offs with two other dentists (and their aggressive, gum-​poking hygieneists), my wife lucked out and found Trevor Denny.
Trevor’s chair-​side manner is down-​to-​earth and refreshing. He is a genuinely interesting human being, having traveled extensively in Asia and other continents volunteering his services along the way.
The thing I like best about Trevor and his staff is they are prompt, efficient, and always seem to be implementing emerging best practices. They seem to have a long-​term, sustainable and reputation-​based strategy, which is definitely critical in a relatively small community like SB. As such, cosmetic considerations and upselling are kept to a polite minimum.
I don’t even think he’s in our current provider network, but we’re still going with him just because of the high regard he seems to hold his patients.